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Discrimination In Housing Case
Summary
Discrimination based on disability and benefits can be unlawful under the Equality Act 2010. Relevant sections include Section 13 (Direct Discrimination), Section 19 (Indirect Discrimination), Section 20 (Duty to Make Reasonable Adjustments), and Section 29 (Provision of Services). Direct discrimination involves less favorable treatment due to a protected characteristic, while indirect discrimination occurs when a policy disadvantages a group. Evidence such as emails and listings can strengthen your case. Consider seeking legal advice or contacting Citizens Advice. Compensation for injury to feelings is guided by Vento bands, with amounts depending on severity and duration.Full Conversation
hi. Can you help me with my case. On *.*.*, I called an estate agent called Priory Lettings and Property Management Limited at * Broad Street, Barry. I asked to view a * bedroom property available for rent that seemed suitable for our needs and within budget. I am disabled and in receipt of benefits as I cannot work. The estate agent began taking my details such as name, address, etc. and then asked if my partner and I were working. When I explained we were on benefits, she said she would need to check with a colleague to see if that was ok. I said it should be ok because we can afford the rent. She persisted anyway and then told me the landlord's mortgage provider had a policy prohibiting tenants on benefits, so I could not proceed. I reminded them that this was discriminatory and they said there were other properties I could view. I insisted I wanted to see that one and they still refused. This caused me to have a panic attack. I made an official complaint and they replied saying there had been no discrimination and that they did not have a general policy. They had many listings online with the term "working persons only" and they quickly changed these to put an affordability criteria instead. This to me shows they knew they were wrong. I am interested in taking them to court for discrimination, but am wondering how strong my case is.
Hi Bizzay, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. To assist you better, could you let me know if you have any written evidence of the estate agent’s refusal or the term "working persons only" in their listings? This could strengthen your case.
yes i have screenshots of the call log, emails between myself and the agent and screenshots of their listings
Thank you, Bizzay. Here are some general points about discrimination in housing based on your situation:
- Discrimination based on disability and receipt of benefits can be unlawful under the Equality Act *.
- You may have a strong case if you have evidence of discriminatory practices.
- Consider seeking advice from a local solicitor or contacting Citizens Advice for further assistance.
Would you like more detailed guidance on the legal process or potential next steps?
- Discrimination based on disability and receipt of benefits can be unlawful under the Equality Act *.
- You may have a strong case if you have evidence of discriminatory practices.
- Consider seeking advice from a local solicitor or contacting Citizens Advice for further assistance.
Would you like more detailed guidance on the legal process or potential next steps?
hi yes please i wanted to know what sections of the equality act would be relevant to this case?
Hi Bizzay, I'm happy to help. In your case, the relevant sections of the Equality Act * are:
- **Section ***: Direct discrimination.
- **Section ***: Indirect discrimination.
- **Section ***: Duty to make reasonable adjustments for disabled persons.
- **Section ***: Provision of services, including housing.
These sections may provide the basis for your claim. Would you like more detailed information on any of these sections?
- **Section ***: Direct discrimination.
- **Section ***: Indirect discrimination.
- **Section ***: Duty to make reasonable adjustments for disabled persons.
- **Section ***: Provision of services, including housing.
These sections may provide the basis for your claim. Would you like more detailed information on any of these sections?
how would this constitute direct discrimination please?
Hi Bizzay, thank you for your patience. Direct discrimination occurs when someone is treated less favorably because of a protected characteristic, such as disability. In your case, the estate agent's refusal to let you view the property because you are on benefits, which is linked to your disability, could constitute direct discrimination.
Would you like further details on how to proceed with your claim?
Would you like further details on how to proceed with your claim?
would that not be a case of indirect discrimination because my disability is indirectly related to being on benefits
Hi Bizzay,
Indirect discrimination happens when a policy or practice puts people with a particular protected characteristic at a disadvantage. In your case, the landlord's mortgage provider's policy could disadvantage disabled persons on benefits, thus constituting indirect discrimination.
Would you like guidance on how to gather further evidence to support your claim?
Indirect discrimination happens when a policy or practice puts people with a particular protected characteristic at a disadvantage. In your case, the landlord's mortgage provider's policy could disadvantage disabled persons on benefits, thus constituting indirect discrimination.
Would you like guidance on how to gather further evidence to support your claim?
how does that apply to direct discrimination?
Hi Bizzay,
Direct discrimination occurs when someone is treated less favorably specifically because of a protected characteristic, such as disability. If the estate agent refused to let you view the property directly because you are on benefits linked to your disability, it could be seen as direct discrimination.
Would you like more information on how to proceed with your claim?
Direct discrimination occurs when someone is treated less favorably specifically because of a protected characteristic, such as disability. If the estate agent refused to let you view the property directly because you are on benefits linked to your disability, it could be seen as direct discrimination.
Would you like more information on how to proceed with your claim?
so if i told them i was on benefits because i was disabled, this could be direct discrimination?
Hi Bizzay,
Yes, if you informed the estate agent that you are on benefits due to your disability and they refused to let you view the property specifically because of that, it could be direct discrimination under the Equality Act *.
Would you like information on the next steps to take?
Yes, if you informed the estate agent that you are on benefits due to your disability and they refused to let you view the property specifically because of that, it could be direct discrimination under the Equality Act *.
Would you like information on the next steps to take?
how would that be different to indirect discrimination in this case?
Hi Bizzay,
Indirect discrimination occurs when a policy or practice disadvantages people with a particular protected characteristic. If the policy against tenants on benefits disproportionately affects disabled individuals, it could be indirect discrimination. Direct discrimination is specific to being treated less favorably due to your disability.
Would you like guidance on how to gather more evidence for your claim?
Indirect discrimination occurs when a policy or practice disadvantages people with a particular protected characteristic. If the policy against tenants on benefits disproportionately affects disabled individuals, it could be indirect discrimination. Direct discrimination is specific to being treated less favorably due to your disability.
Would you like guidance on how to gather more evidence for your claim?
is saying no wheel chairs direct discrimination?
Hi Bizzay,
To clarify, direct discrimination involves treating someone less favorably because of a protected characteristic, such as disability. Saying "no wheelchairs" could be direct discrimination if it specifically excludes individuals based on their disability.
Would you like more information on how to proceed with your claim?
To clarify, direct discrimination involves treating someone less favorably because of a protected characteristic, such as disability. Saying "no wheelchairs" could be direct discrimination if it specifically excludes individuals based on their disability.
Would you like more information on how to proceed with your claim?
can i have more examples of direct discrimination please
Hi Bizzay,
Certainly, here are more examples of direct discrimination:
- An employer refuses to hire someone because they have a visible disability.
- A restaurant denies entry to someone with a guide dog.
- A school excludes a student for wearing religious attire.
Would you like more detailed information on any of these examples?
Certainly, here are more examples of direct discrimination:
- An employer refuses to hire someone because they have a visible disability.
- A restaurant denies entry to someone with a guide dog.
- A school excludes a student for wearing religious attire.
Would you like more detailed information on any of these examples?
ok so say if a school refused to let someone wear religious attire, would that be both direct and indirect discrimination because it disproportionately affects certain religions and also, because it is directly applied to that student?
Hi Bizzay,
Refusing to let a student wear religious attire can indeed be both direct and indirect discrimination:
- **Direct discrimination**: The student is treated less favorably directly because of their religion.
- **Indirect discrimination**: A policy that disproportionately affects certain religions.
Would you like more information on how to address this issue legally?
Refusing to let a student wear religious attire can indeed be both direct and indirect discrimination:
- **Direct discrimination**: The student is treated less favorably directly because of their religion.
- **Indirect discrimination**: A policy that disproportionately affects certain religions.
Would you like more information on how to address this issue legally?
but it's not directly because of their religion, it's because the clothing is banned. the religion is not banned. so isn't that indirect discrimination?
Hi Bizzay,
It can be considered indirect discrimination if the clothing ban disproportionately affects individuals of a certain religion. Indirect discrimination occurs when a policy applies to everyone but puts certain groups at a disadvantage.
Would you like further information on how to address indirect discrimination legally?
It can be considered indirect discrimination if the clothing ban disproportionately affects individuals of a certain religion. Indirect discrimination occurs when a policy applies to everyone but puts certain groups at a disadvantage.
Would you like further information on how to address indirect discrimination legally?
i understand how it is indirect discrimination, just not how it is direct discrimination. what is an example of something that is indirect discrimination but not direct discrimination please?
Hi Bizzay,
An example of indirect discrimination but not direct discrimination would be:
- A workplace implements a dress code policy requiring all employees to wear short skirts. This policy indirectly discriminates against women of certain religious beliefs who cannot wear short skirts due to their faith.
Would you like more examples or further assistance?
An example of indirect discrimination but not direct discrimination would be:
- A workplace implements a dress code policy requiring all employees to wear short skirts. This policy indirectly discriminates against women of certain religious beliefs who cannot wear short skirts due to their faith.
Would you like more examples or further assistance?
surely that is direct discrimination too, because requiring short skirts is the same as banning long skirts, which means many religious dresses
Hi Bizzay,
I understand your concern. Indirect discrimination occurs when a policy applies to everyone but disadvantages people with a protected characteristic. Direct discrimination is treating someone less favorably specifically because of a protected characteristic.
Would you like more examples or further clarification on these concepts?
I understand your concern. Indirect discrimination occurs when a policy applies to everyone but disadvantages people with a protected characteristic. Direct discrimination is treating someone less favorably specifically because of a protected characteristic.
Would you like more examples or further clarification on these concepts?
yes please
Hi Bizzay,
Here are more examples to clarify the difference:
- **Direct Discrimination**: A landlord refuses to rent a property to someone because they are disabled.
- **Indirect Discrimination**: A company implements a policy that all employees must start work at * AM, which disadvantages employees who rely on public transport due to their disability.
Would you like further details on any of these examples?
Here are more examples to clarify the difference:
- **Direct Discrimination**: A landlord refuses to rent a property to someone because they are disabled.
- **Indirect Discrimination**: A company implements a policy that all employees must start work at * AM, which disadvantages employees who rely on public transport due to their disability.
Would you like further details on any of these examples?
yes please
Hi Bizzay,
Here are more details:
- **Direct Discrimination**: A landlord refusing to rent to someone specifically because they are disabled is direct discrimination. The decision is based solely on their disability.
- **Indirect Discrimination**: A company’s * AM start policy applies to everyone but disproportionately affects disabled employees who cannot easily use public transport at that time. The policy indirectly disadvantages them.
Would you like more information on how to proceed with your claim?
Here are more details:
- **Direct Discrimination**: A landlord refusing to rent to someone specifically because they are disabled is direct discrimination. The decision is based solely on their disability.
- **Indirect Discrimination**: A company’s * AM start policy applies to everyone but disproportionately affects disabled employees who cannot easily use public transport at that time. The policy indirectly disadvantages them.
Would you like more information on how to proceed with your claim?
so direct discrimination must be based solely on someone's protected characteristic, for example, disability?
Hi Bizzay,
Yes, direct discrimination must be based solely on a protected characteristic, such as disability. It occurs when someone is treated less favorably specifically because of that characteristic.
Would you like more information on how to proceed with your claim?
Yes, direct discrimination must be based solely on a protected characteristic, such as disability. It occurs when someone is treated less favorably specifically because of that characteristic.
Would you like more information on how to proceed with your claim?
can you give me examples of direct disability discrimination please
Hi Bizzay,
Certainly! Here are examples of direct disability discrimination:
- An employer refuses to hire someone because they use a wheelchair.
- A restaurant denies service to a customer because they have a guide dog.
- A school excludes a student from a trip because they have a learning disability.
Would you like further details on any of these examples?
Certainly! Here are examples of direct disability discrimination:
- An employer refuses to hire someone because they use a wheelchair.
- A restaurant denies service to a customer because they have a guide dog.
- A school excludes a student from a trip because they have a learning disability.
Would you like further details on any of these examples?
if a disabled blue badge holder parked in a private car park and got a fine for staying over the time limit, could they argue direct and indirect discrimination because not allowing a disabled driver longer to use the parking facilities?
Hi Bizzay,
To address your question, a disabled blue badge holder could potentially argue:
- **Direct Discrimination**: If they were fined specifically because of their disability.
- **Indirect Discrimination**: If the parking policy disproportionately affects disabled individuals who need more time.
Would you like more information on how to contest the fine?
To address your question, a disabled blue badge holder could potentially argue:
- **Direct Discrimination**: If they were fined specifically because of their disability.
- **Indirect Discrimination**: If the parking policy disproportionately affects disabled individuals who need more time.
Would you like more information on how to contest the fine?
it is a mcdonalds car park managed by a private parking firm. there are signs saying * mins only but these are not located within view of the disabled parking bays. Someone was given a charge for parking * minutes over the * minute time limit, despite being parked in a disabled bay displaying a blue badge as required. The * minute parking period applied to everyone using the car park and no concession was offered for disabled individuals. the person who parked there had mobility issues and takes longer to get in and out of their car and walk to the restaurant. could such a policy be both direct and indirect discrimination, because a * min policy without any concession for disabled motorists mean disabled motorists get less time to use the facilities. it's also direct discrimination because they were charge for using a disabled bay and going over the time limit due to their disability
Hi Bizzay,
Given the situation, it could be argued as follows:
- **Indirect Discrimination**: The *-minute policy applies to everyone but disproportionately affects disabled individuals who need more time due to their mobility issues.
- **Direct Discrimination**: If the fine was imposed specifically because the individual has a disability and uses a disabled bay.
Would you like guidance on how to contest the parking charge?
Given the situation, it could be argued as follows:
- **Indirect Discrimination**: The *-minute policy applies to everyone but disproportionately affects disabled individuals who need more time due to their mobility issues.
- **Direct Discrimination**: If the fine was imposed specifically because the individual has a disability and uses a disabled bay.
Would you like guidance on how to contest the parking charge?
is it any other form of discrimination?
Hi Bizzay,
In addition to direct and indirect discrimination, there are other forms of discrimination that could be relevant:
- **Discrimination arising from disability**: Treating someone unfavorably because of something connected to their disability, rather than the disability itself.
- **Failure to make reasonable adjustments**: Not making necessary changes to ensure disabled individuals can access services equally.
Would you like more information on any of these forms?
In addition to direct and indirect discrimination, there are other forms of discrimination that could be relevant:
- **Discrimination arising from disability**: Treating someone unfavorably because of something connected to their disability, rather than the disability itself.
- **Failure to make reasonable adjustments**: Not making necessary changes to ensure disabled individuals can access services equally.
Would you like more information on any of these forms?
so you could argue it was failure to make reasonable adjustments because they didn't give longer to get back to the car?
Hi Bizzay,
Yes, you could argue it was a failure to make reasonable adjustments. Under the Equality Act *:
- **Section ***: Duty to make reasonable adjustments for disabled persons.
This means providing additional time for disabled individuals could be a reasonable adjustment.
Would you like more details on how to proceed with this argument?
Yes, you could argue it was a failure to make reasonable adjustments. Under the Equality Act *:
- **Section ***: Duty to make reasonable adjustments for disabled persons.
This means providing additional time for disabled individuals could be a reasonable adjustment.
Would you like more details on how to proceed with this argument?
please give your advice on this situation. the DWP required a disabled claimant to attend a face-to-face assessment at an assessment centre. The claimant was disabled and asked for reasonable adjustments in order to attend a face-to-face assessment as required. The reasonable adjustments they asked for were having the assessment at a home location (which the DWP are supposed to facilitate) and having an afternoon appointment time due to a sleep disorder. Would there be a case for indirect discrimination and how would that be phrased?
Hi Bizzay,
For indirect discrimination, you could argue that:
- **Indirect Discrimination**: The requirement to attend a face-to-face assessment at a specific centre without reasonable adjustments disproportionately affects disabled claimants.
- **Failure to Make Reasonable Adjustments**: The DWP's refusal to accommodate the request for a home assessment and afternoon appointment could be seen as not providing necessary adjustments under **Section *** of the Equality Act *.
Would you like further details on how to phrase this argument?
For indirect discrimination, you could argue that:
- **Indirect Discrimination**: The requirement to attend a face-to-face assessment at a specific centre without reasonable adjustments disproportionately affects disabled claimants.
- **Failure to Make Reasonable Adjustments**: The DWP's refusal to accommodate the request for a home assessment and afternoon appointment could be seen as not providing necessary adjustments under **Section *** of the Equality Act *.
Would you like further details on how to phrase this argument?
so what pcp would you identify for court?
Hi Bizzay,
To identify a Provision, Criterion, or Practice (PCP) for court, you could argue that:
- The DWP requires all claimants to attend face-to-face assessments at specified centres without considering individual needs.
Would you like more detailed guidance on how to present this in court?
To identify a Provision, Criterion, or Practice (PCP) for court, you could argue that:
- The DWP requires all claimants to attend face-to-face assessments at specified centres without considering individual needs.
Would you like more detailed guidance on how to present this in court?
please can you write out an example of the claim
Certainly, Bizzay. Here is an example of how you might write out your claim:
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**Claimant:** [Your Name]
**Defendant:** Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
**Claim:** Indirect Discrimination and Failure to Make Reasonable Adjustments
**Details of the Claim:**
*. **Provision, Criterion, or Practice (PCP):** The DWP requires all claimants to attend face-to-face assessments at specific centres without considering individual needs.
*. **Indirect Discrimination:** This PCP disproportionately affects disabled claimants who may have difficulty attending assessments at the designated centres. In my case, I have a disability that makes it challenging to attend face-to-face assessments without reasonable adjustments.
*. **Failure to Make Reasonable Adjustments:** I requested reasonable adjustments, including having the assessment at my home and scheduling it in the afternoon due to my sleep disorder. The DWP failed to accommodate these requests, which is a violation of Section * of the Equality Act *.
*. **Impact on the Claimant:** The refusal to provide reasonable adjustments has caused significant distress and hardship, making it difficult for me to attend the assessment and potentially affecting my entitlement to benefits.
**Remedy Sought:**
- I
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**Claimant:** [Your Name]
**Defendant:** Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
**Claim:** Indirect Discrimination and Failure to Make Reasonable Adjustments
**Details of the Claim:**
*. **Provision, Criterion, or Practice (PCP):** The DWP requires all claimants to attend face-to-face assessments at specific centres without considering individual needs.
*. **Indirect Discrimination:** This PCP disproportionately affects disabled claimants who may have difficulty attending assessments at the designated centres. In my case, I have a disability that makes it challenging to attend face-to-face assessments without reasonable adjustments.
*. **Failure to Make Reasonable Adjustments:** I requested reasonable adjustments, including having the assessment at my home and scheduling it in the afternoon due to my sleep disorder. The DWP failed to accommodate these requests, which is a violation of Section * of the Equality Act *.
*. **Impact on the Claimant:** The refusal to provide reasonable adjustments has caused significant distress and hardship, making it difficult for me to attend the assessment and potentially affecting my entitlement to benefits.
**Remedy Sought:**
- I
thank you. the pcp you identified isn't entirely true though, they do claim to offer home appointments, they just consistently failed to arrange one and kept sending appointment letters for a centre-based, morning appointment.
Hi Bizzay,
Thank you for the clarification. Based on your situation, here is a revised example of the claim:
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**Claimant:** [Your Name]
**Defendant:** Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
**Claim:** Indirect Discrimination and Failure to Make Reasonable Adjustments
**Details of the Claim:**
*. **Provision, Criterion, or Practice (PCP):** The DWP's practice of scheduling face-to-face assessments at specific centres, despite claiming to offer home assessments, without consistently accommodating individual needs.
*. **Indirect Discrimination:** This PCP disproportionately affects disabled claimants who have difficulty attending assessments at the designated centres. In my case, my disability makes it challenging to attend face-to-face assessments without reasonable adjustments.
*. **Failure to Make Reasonable Adjustments:** I requested reasonable adjustments, including having the assessment at my home and scheduling it in the afternoon due to my sleep disorder. Despite their policy, the DWP consistently failed to arrange a home assessment and sent appointment letters for centre-based, morning appointments, violating Section * of the Equality Act *.
*. **Impact on the Claimant:** The refusal to provide reasonable adjustments has caused significant distress and hardship, making it difficult for
Thank you for the clarification. Based on your situation, here is a revised example of the claim:
---
**Claimant:** [Your Name]
**Defendant:** Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
**Claim:** Indirect Discrimination and Failure to Make Reasonable Adjustments
**Details of the Claim:**
*. **Provision, Criterion, or Practice (PCP):** The DWP's practice of scheduling face-to-face assessments at specific centres, despite claiming to offer home assessments, without consistently accommodating individual needs.
*. **Indirect Discrimination:** This PCP disproportionately affects disabled claimants who have difficulty attending assessments at the designated centres. In my case, my disability makes it challenging to attend face-to-face assessments without reasonable adjustments.
*. **Failure to Make Reasonable Adjustments:** I requested reasonable adjustments, including having the assessment at my home and scheduling it in the afternoon due to my sleep disorder. Despite their policy, the DWP consistently failed to arrange a home assessment and sent appointment letters for centre-based, morning appointments, violating Section * of the Equality Act *.
*. **Impact on the Claimant:** The refusal to provide reasonable adjustments has caused significant distress and hardship, making it difficult for
is it also discrimination arising from a disability?
Hi Bizzay,
Yes, it could also be considered discrimination arising from a disability. Under **Section *** of the Equality Act *, this occurs when someone is treated unfavorably because of something connected to their disability, rather than the disability itself.
Would you like more information on how to include this in your claim?
Yes, it could also be considered discrimination arising from a disability. Under **Section *** of the Equality Act *, this occurs when someone is treated unfavorably because of something connected to their disability, rather than the disability itself.
Would you like more information on how to include this in your claim?
can you give me some other ways of phrasing that pcp please?
Hi Bizzay,
Certainly! Here are some alternative ways to phrase the PCP:
- The DWP has a practice of scheduling face-to-face assessments at specific centres, which they fail to consistently adjust to meet the needs of disabled claimants.
- The DWP's process involves sending appointment letters for centre-based, morning assessments, despite requests for reasonable adjustments due to disabilities.
- The DWP's practice of requiring claimants to attend assessments at designated centres fails to consistently accommodate the specific needs of disabled individuals, such as home assessments or afternoon appointments.
Would you like more examples or further assistance on this matter?
Certainly! Here are some alternative ways to phrase the PCP:
- The DWP has a practice of scheduling face-to-face assessments at specific centres, which they fail to consistently adjust to meet the needs of disabled claimants.
- The DWP's process involves sending appointment letters for centre-based, morning assessments, despite requests for reasonable adjustments due to disabilities.
- The DWP's practice of requiring claimants to attend assessments at designated centres fails to consistently accommodate the specific needs of disabled individuals, such as home assessments or afternoon appointments.
Would you like more examples or further assistance on this matter?
so if they kept doing it consistently, but only to one person, would it still be considered a practice?
Hi Bizzay,
If the DWP consistently failed to provide reasonable adjustments only to you, it could still be considered a practice as it demonstrates a repeated pattern of behavior.
Would you like more information on how to present this in your claim?
If the DWP consistently failed to provide reasonable adjustments only to you, it could still be considered a practice as it demonstrates a repeated pattern of behavior.
Would you like more information on how to present this in your claim?
you are a legend thank you. also, is it better to put more types of discrimination?
Hi Bizzay,
Thank you for your kind words! Including multiple types of discrimination in your claim can strengthen your case. Here's a summary:
- **Indirect Discrimination**: DWP's practice disproportionately affects disabled individuals.
- **Failure to Make Reasonable Adjustments**: DWP did not accommodate your specific needs.
- **Discrimination Arising from Disability**: Unfavorable treatment connected to your disability.
Would you like further details on any of these points?
Thank you for your kind words! Including multiple types of discrimination in your claim can strengthen your case. Here's a summary:
- **Indirect Discrimination**: DWP's practice disproportionately affects disabled individuals.
- **Failure to Make Reasonable Adjustments**: DWP did not accommodate your specific needs.
- **Discrimination Arising from Disability**: Unfavorable treatment connected to your disability.
Would you like further details on any of these points?
how would you value a claim like this?
Hi Bizzay,
The value of a discrimination claim can depend on various factors including financial loss, emotional distress, and the impact on your life. In general:
- **Financial Loss**: Calculate any direct financial losses due to the discrimination.
- **Emotional Distress**: Compensation for stress, anxiety, and impact on well-being.
- **Impact on Life**: How the discrimination affected your daily life and opportunities.
Would you like guidance on how to gather evidence for these aspects?
The value of a discrimination claim can depend on various factors including financial loss, emotional distress, and the impact on your life. In general:
- **Financial Loss**: Calculate any direct financial losses due to the discrimination.
- **Emotional Distress**: Compensation for stress, anxiety, and impact on well-being.
- **Impact on Life**: How the discrimination affected your daily life and opportunities.
Would you like guidance on how to gather evidence for these aspects?
would you get more compensation for more types of discrimination?
Hi Bizzay,
Compensation is typically based on the overall impact of the discrimination on the claimant, rather than the number of discrimination types. However, demonstrating multiple forms of discrimination might strengthen your case, potentially leading to higher compensation.
Would you like more information on how to present your case effectively?
Compensation is typically based on the overall impact of the discrimination on the claimant, rather than the number of discrimination types. However, demonstrating multiple forms of discrimination might strengthen your case, potentially leading to higher compensation.
Would you like more information on how to present your case effectively?
what would be a likely amount for injury to feeling in a case like this where it happened over a long span>
Hi Bizzay,
For injury to feelings in discrimination cases, the courts often refer to the Vento bands, which are guidelines for compensation amounts. As of *:
- **Lower band**: £*,* to £*,* (less serious cases)
- **Middle band**: £*,* to £*,* (moderate cases)
- **Upper band**: £*,* to £*,* (most serious cases)
The amount depends on the severity and duration of the discrimination.
Would you like assistance with specific evidence to support your claim?
For injury to feelings in discrimination cases, the courts often refer to the Vento bands, which are guidelines for compensation amounts. As of *:
- **Lower band**: £*,* to £*,* (less serious cases)
- **Middle band**: £*,* to £*,* (moderate cases)
- **Upper band**: £*,* to £*,* (most serious cases)
The amount depends on the severity and duration of the discrimination.
Would you like assistance with specific evidence to support your claim?
would this quality for upper band? what would be the factors?
Hi Bizzay,
To determine if your case qualifies for the upper band, consider these factors:
- **Severity and Duration**: The longer and more severe the discrimination, the higher the compensation.
- **Emotional Impact**: Significant distress, anxiety, or psychological harm.
- **Repeated Incidents**: Ongoing failure to make reasonable adjustments or consistent discriminatory treatment.
Would you like further guidance on gathering evidence to support your claim?
To determine if your case qualifies for the upper band, consider these factors:
- **Severity and Duration**: The longer and more severe the discrimination, the higher the compensation.
- **Emotional Impact**: Significant distress, anxiety, or psychological harm.
- **Repeated Incidents**: Ongoing failure to make reasonable adjustments or consistent discriminatory treatment.
Would you like further guidance on gathering evidence to support your claim?
how much compensation would someone get for an individual panic attack in this circumstance say the person had anxiety?
Hi Bizzay,
Compensation for an individual panic attack due to anxiety can vary significantly. Factors include the severity of the attack, its impact on daily life, and any related medical evidence.
- **Lower band**: £*,* to £*,*
- **Middle band**: £*,* to £*,*
Would you like guidance on gathering evidence to support this claim?
Compensation for an individual panic attack due to anxiety can vary significantly. Factors include the severity of the attack, its impact on daily life, and any related medical evidence.
- **Lower band**: £*,* to £*,*
- **Middle band**: £*,* to £*,*
Would you like guidance on gathering evidence to support this claim?
are there any examplse?
Hi Bizzay,
Sure! Here are some examples of compensation amounts for injury to feelings in discrimination cases:
- **Lower Band Example**: A disabled employee denied a reasonable adjustment resulting in minor inconvenience and stress. Compensation: £*,*.
- **Middle Band Example**: A disabled tenant repeatedly denied viewing properties due to being on benefits, causing moderate anxiety. Compensation: £*,*.
- **Upper Band Example**: A disabled individual consistently denied reasonable adjustments by the DWP, leading to severe and prolonged emotional distress. Compensation: £*,*.
Would you like more details on any of these examples?
Sure! Here are some examples of compensation amounts for injury to feelings in discrimination cases:
- **Lower Band Example**: A disabled employee denied a reasonable adjustment resulting in minor inconvenience and stress. Compensation: £*,*.
- **Middle Band Example**: A disabled tenant repeatedly denied viewing properties due to being on benefits, causing moderate anxiety. Compensation: £*,*.
- **Upper Band Example**: A disabled individual consistently denied reasonable adjustments by the DWP, leading to severe and prolonged emotional distress. Compensation: £*,*.
Would you like more details on any of these examples?
can you elaborate on these examples please? are they real cases?
Hi Bizzay,
The examples provided are hypothetical scenarios to illustrate how compensation might be determined in different situations of discrimination. They are not based on real cases but reflect typical considerations in similar circumstances.
Would you like more specific information on any of these examples or guidance on your particular case?
The examples provided are hypothetical scenarios to illustrate how compensation might be determined in different situations of discrimination. They are not based on real cases but reflect typical considerations in similar circumstances.
Would you like more specific information on any of these examples or guidance on your particular case?
ahh ok. can you give me more detail please/
Hi Bizzay,
Certainly! Here are more detailed hypothetical examples:
*. **Lower Band Example**:
- **Scenario**: A disabled employee requests a minor adjustment to their work schedule due to their disability. The employer initially refuses, causing some inconvenience and stress. The situation is resolved within a few weeks.
- **Compensation**: £*,*.
*. **Middle Band Example**:
- **Scenario**: A disabled tenant repeatedly attempts to view rental properties but is denied each time due to being on benefits. This ongoing issue causes moderate anxiety and affects their ability to find suitable housing.
- **Compensation**: £*,*.
*. **Upper Band Example**:
- **Scenario**: A disabled individual requires reasonable adjustments for DWP assessments. Despite multiple requests, the DWP consistently fails to accommodate, leading to severe and prolonged emotional distress, anxiety, and significant impact on daily life.
- **Compensation**: £*,*.
Would you like more guidance on how to pursue your claim based on these details?
Certainly! Here are more detailed hypothetical examples:
*. **Lower Band Example**:
- **Scenario**: A disabled employee requests a minor adjustment to their work schedule due to their disability. The employer initially refuses, causing some inconvenience and stress. The situation is resolved within a few weeks.
- **Compensation**: £*,*.
*. **Middle Band Example**:
- **Scenario**: A disabled tenant repeatedly attempts to view rental properties but is denied each time due to being on benefits. This ongoing issue causes moderate anxiety and affects their ability to find suitable housing.
- **Compensation**: £*,*.
*. **Upper Band Example**:
- **Scenario**: A disabled individual requires reasonable adjustments for DWP assessments. Despite multiple requests, the DWP consistently fails to accommodate, leading to severe and prolonged emotional distress, anxiety, and significant impact on daily life.
- **Compensation**: £*,*.
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